In yet another sign of commodification in investment management, financial advisors are increasingly using pre-built models as a tool to shift their practices upmarket and focus on client ...

Financial advisor demand for model portfolios shows no sign of slowing down. Assets in third-party model portfolios totaled more than $645 billion at the end of March 2025, a 62% increase since 2023, ...

Model portfolios continue to gain ground with financial advisors, who can select from a growing number of models to help manage their clients' investments. I use them for pretty much all of the ...

Model portfolios are increasingly using more separate accounts in their lineup while turning away from ESG-related investments, according to an analyst from Cerulli Associates. In a webinar this week ...

Model investment portfolios have become a staple for many financial advisors. Their simplicity allows advisors to scale their practices while spending more time managing client relationships. While ...

Assets in model portfolios grew by nearly 50% over the last 2 years. By fully or partially outsourcing the investment management function, it frees up more time for advisors to focus on building their ...

Portfolio allocation software has become a key tool for RIAs and advisors aiming to deliver smarter, more tailored investment strategies. As client expectations and regulatory demands grow, having the ...

Investors who use model portfolios are more confident in their own finances compared to those who do not, according to new research published by Boston-based Natixis Investment Managers. Using data ...

Model investors are nearly two times more likely to say they are confident about the state of their finances, and are far more likely to trust their financial advisors than investors not in models.

This Model Portfolio identifies 20 recommended securities to build monthly income. The portfolio covers various sectors including business development companies, real ...

We've constructed three model portfolios using only funds from the Kiplinger 25, a list of our favorite no-load mutual funds. These plans are designed for investors with different goals, time horizons ...

This Model Portfolio identifies 20 recommended securities to build monthly income. The portfolio covers various sectors including business development companies, real ...